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Researchers have discovered a network of subterranean corridors and halls beneath Peru's ancient Chavn de Huántar structure.

Archaeologists have revealed a complex of hidden passageways and galleries deep inside the ancient Chavín de Huántar temple complex in the Peruvian Andes. The researchers think the network of chambers and galleries was used in religious rituals,

Archaeologists have revealed a complex of hidden passageways and galleries deep inside an ancient temple in the Peruvian Andes.

The temple, which is called Chavin de Huantar, is located in the north-central Andes. It was once a religious and administrative centre for prehispanic people

Squeezing through a tight tunnel beneath Chavín de Huántar, an archaeologist has discovered a chamber containing a singular artifact that has lain hidden for 3,000 years.

LIMA—  A team of archaeologists has discovered a network of passageways under a more than 3,000-year-old temple in the Peruvian Andes. Chavin de Huantar

LIMA—A team of archaeologists has discovered a network of passageways under a more than 3,000-year-old temple in the ...

The discovery of the passageways was made earlier in May. It has features, which seemed to have been built earlier than the labyrinthine galleries of the temple, as per John Rick, archaeologist, Stanford University. He was also involved in the excavation

The passageways were found earlier in May and have features believed to have been built earlier than the temple's labyrinthine galleries.

Located 3,200 meters above sea level, at least 35 underground passageways have been found over the years of excavations.